Professional Diploma in Law and Technology

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 1, 2027, and tuition is 5,549 USD per year.

The Professional Diploma in Law and Technology is a one-year program that empowers students to develop strategic plans for businesses operating with new technologies. It's a non-degree program that focuses on law, technology, and artificial intelligence. Students learn to create and implement new legal and regulatory governance structures.

The curriculum includes modules on law, technology, and artificial intelligence, as well as data governance and privacy. Students also learn about cybersecurity law and policy, and develop a future-focused professional portfolio. The program helps students develop skills in legal and regulatory governance, compliance, and consultancy.

Graduates can work as legal technology consultants, data governance specialists, or cybersecurity lawyers. They can also work in regulatory compliance, technology policy, or intellectual property law. Employers may include law firms, technology companies, or government agencies involved in regulating digital technologies.

The University of Limerick, founded in 1972 and located on a scenic riverside campus in Limerick, Ireland, is known for combining high quality teaching with strong industry engagement. With about 16,300 students including some 2,700 international learners, the university offers a broad portfolio of programs across arts, business, engineering, science, health and education. Its compact campus and emphasis on experiential learning create a supportive environment for academic and personal development.

Students benefit from practice-oriented study, extensive placement options and partnerships with local and international employers that help translate classroom learning into real-world skills. The university’s 151 programs provide flexible pathways at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while research activity and innovation hubs support entrepreneurship and graduate employability. Campus life balances academic support with opportunities for clubs, sport and cultural engagement.

International students find dedicated services for admissions, visas, accommodation and integration, plus strong career support through co-op placements and industry links. Limerick’s location offers the advantages of a lively regional city with good transport to major Irish centres. Graduates typically pursue careers in industry, research or professional practice, benefitting from the university’s practical focus and global outlook.